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Lavandula stoechas 'Primavera' is a striking variety of French lavender known for its beautiful, fragrant blooms and unique flower heads, which are topped with colorful, petal-like bracts. It’s a great addition to garden beds, borders, or containers, and is also popular for attracting pollinators.
Description:
- Dimensions: Reaches a height of 18-24 inches and spreads 18-24 inches wide.
- Sun Exposure: Requires full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Water Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and needs moderate watering. Allow the soil to dry between waterings.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 7a-9a.
- Bloom Time: Blooms from late spring to summer, with its purple flowers adding vibrant color and fragrance.
- Pruning: Lightly prune after the first flush of blooms to encourage a second bloom, and trim back in late summer to maintain shape.
How to Plant:
- Location: Choose a sunny, well-draining area in your garden or container.
- Soil Preparation: Ensure the soil is sandy or well-drained. You can amend heavy soil with sand or gravel to improve drainage.
- Planting: Dig a hole the same depth as the root ball and twice as wide. Place the plant in the hole with the top of the root ball level with the soil surface.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to ensure proper air circulation.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and then only when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Fun Fact:
Lavandula stoechas 'Primavera' is known for its excellent heat tolerance, making it ideal for warmer climates, and its fragrant blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.